Government Center  
719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A  
Geneva, IL 60134  
Kane County  
KC Judicial/Public Safety  
Committee  
Meeting Minutes  
MOLINA, Lenert, Gumz, Linder, Roth, Tepe, Williams & ex-officio Pierog (County Chair)  
Thursday, May 16, 2024  
9:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
2.  
Call To Order  
Chairman Molina called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.  
Roll Call  
Board Member Myrna Molina  
Board Member Bill Lenert  
Board Member Bill Roth  
Board Member Vern Tepe  
PRESENT  
Board Member Michael Linder  
REMOTE  
ABSENT  
Board Member Michelle Gumz  
Board Member Rick Williams  
Ex-Officio County Board Chair Corinne M. Pierog  
Also present: Co. Bd. Members Bates*, Juby*, Kenyon, Kious*; KaneComm Dir.  
Guthrie; OEM Dir. Buziecki & intern Albers; Sheriff Hain*; Chief Judge Villa; Court  
Admin. O'Brien & staff Mathis; State's Attorney Mosser* & staff Ford, Shepro, Hunt;  
Public Defender Conant; Court Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust; Circuit Clk. Barreiro*; ITD CIO  
Lasky* & staff Kash; and members of the press and public.  
3.  
4.  
Remote Attendance Requests  
Chairman Molina announced the remote attendance requests for today's meeting. She  
asked the Committee if there were any objections to Committee Member Linder  
attending today's meeting remotely. There were no objections.  
Approval of Minutes: April 11, 2024  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Bill Roth  
5.  
6.  
Public Comment (Agenda Items)  
None.  
Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)  
None.  
7.  
Monthly Financial Reports  
Monthly Finance Reports  
A.  
Chairman Molina stated the monthly financial reports were on file. No additional  
report was made.  
8.  
9.  
Merit Commission  
None.  
KaneComm (M. Guthrie)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
KaneComm Guthrie stated the monthly report was on file. She thanked the Kane  
County Board, Judicial Public Safety Committee, and all the subscriber agencies  
for their support and recognition during National Telecommunicator Week in  
April. The telecommunicator in training, Ciclalli Vivanco, has successfully  
completed the training program in April. KaneComm has one additional  
telecommunicator in training. Guthrie stated that hiring has been going well. The  
new collective bargaining agreement that has been put into place has been  
beneficial in acquiring new applications. Guthrie reported that there has been a  
decrease in phone calls, but an increase in calls for service. The increase is  
directly related to officer-initiated activity. Regarding the actual phone calls  
made, Guthrie explained that the State has been implementing Next Generation  
911 over the past couple years, which has improved the routing of 9-1-1 calls.  
This attributes to less call transfers, which equals less phone calls.  
Authorizing a Contract for Kane County Emergency Communications for  
Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) System Replacements with Installation  
(RFP# 24-031-TK)  
B.  
KaneComm Dir. Guthrie provided additional information on this resolution.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Bill Lenert  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michael Linder, Bill Roth, and Vern  
Tepe  
AYE:  
Michelle Gumz, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing a Contract for Kane County Emergency Communications for  
Professional Services for Mental Health and Therapy Counseling  
C.  
KaneComm Dir. Guthrie provided additional information on this resolution.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Bill Lenert  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michael Linder, Bill Roth, and Vern  
Tepe  
AYE:  
Michelle Gumz, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
10.  
Emergency Management(S. Buziecki)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
OEM Dir. Buziecki stated the monthly report was on file. He introduced the  
Office of Emergency Management's summer intern, Nick Albers. Albers  
introduced himself. He recently graduated from Western Illinois University with  
degrees in meteorology and emergency management. Buziecki summarized the  
tasks Albers will be responsible for during his time with the County.  
Buziecki reported that planning meetings with LDV, Inc. have began regarding  
the new Emergency Management Command Vehicle. On May 30, 2024, an  
additional meeting will occur to finalize the build options. The vehicle delivery is  
anticipated to arrive in September 2025. Buziecki explained that OEM has  
started a New Volunteer Academy in April with 15 new people. The academy is  
approximately a six-month process. A graduation will be held for those  
volunteers that pass the academy in October 2024. Buziecki addressed  
questions and comments from the Committee.  
Adopting the 2024 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan  
B.  
OEM Dir. Buziecki provided additional information on this resolution.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Bill Lenert  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michael Linder, Bill Roth, and Vern  
Tepe  
AYE:  
Michelle Gumz, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Authorizing the Purchase of Two Vehicles for the Office of Emergency  
Management  
C.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Bill Lenert  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michael Linder, Bill Roth, and Vern  
Tepe  
AYE:  
Michelle Gumz, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Adopting the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System  
Intergovernmental Service Agreement  
D.  
OEM Dir. Buziecki provided additional information on this resolution.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Vern Tepe  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michael Linder, Bill Roth, and Vern  
Tepe  
AYE:  
Michelle Gumz, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
11.  
Sheriff/Adult Corrections (R. Hain)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Sheriff Hain stated the monthly report was on file. He reported that this week is  
National Police Week and requested everyone to thank a police officer. He  
commended Dir. Buziecki for his work within OEM.  
Acknowledging Annual Review of Number of Procurement Cards Issued to the  
Kane County Sheriff’s Office and Each of their Transaction Limits  
B.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
MOVED FORWARD BY VOICE VOTE  
Vern Tepe  
Bill Roth  
12.  
13.  
Coroner (R. Russell)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Chairman Molina stated the monthly Coroner's report was on file. No additional  
report was made.  
Judiciary & Courts (Villa/O'Brien)  
Authorizing the AOIC Modernization Funding Allocation  
A.  
Deputy Court Admin. Mathis introduced this resolution. Chief Judge Villa and  
Mathis addressed questions and comments from the Committee. Discussion  
ensued.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Bill Lenert  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michael Linder, Bill Roth, and Vern  
Tepe  
AYE:  
Michelle Gumz, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
14.  
State's Attorney (J. Mosser)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Chairman Molina stated the monthly State's Attorney's report was on file. No  
additional report was made.  
Authorizing an Agreement to Extend the Professional Healthcare Services  
Agreement Between the County of Kane and the Kane County Child Advocacy  
Center and the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois  
B.  
ASA Ford provided additional information on this resolution. He addressed  
questions and comments from the Committee.  
KC Executive Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Executive Committee  
Bill Lenert  
MOVER:  
Vern Tepe  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michael Linder, Bill Roth, and Vern  
Tepe  
AYE:  
Michelle Gumz, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
15.  
Public Defender (R. Conant)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Public Defender Conant stated the monthly report was on file. She reported that  
three new public defender attorneys were sworn in on May 8, 2024. Additionally  
in May, her office will have six interns starting. These interns are first year law  
students or have a 711 temporary law license. Conant shared her excitement on  
having the additional help and hopes to have these interns as potential job  
prospects in the future.  
16.  
Court Services Administration (L. Aust)  
Monthly Report  
A.  
Court Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust stated the monthly reports were on file. She  
acknowledged County staff for their work on the FY2025 Budget process. She  
spoke on the reduction of vacant positions within her office. Currently, Court  
Srvs. still has five vacant positions. Aust mentioned the vacant position limit that  
the Finance Department and County Board has placed upon the  
departments/offices. She stated her office has been able to fill all positions in the  
past and will continue to work with Finance on this matter.  
JJC Housing Report  
B.  
No report was made.  
Authorizing Contract for Psychiatric Services for the Juvenile Justice Center  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
C.  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Bill Lenert  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michael Linder, Bill Roth, and Vern  
Tepe  
AYE:  
Michelle Gumz, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
Creating a Special Revenue Fund and Budget for DUI Court within Court  
Services  
D.  
Court Srvs. Exec. Dir. Aust provided additional information on this resolution.  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
RESULT:  
TO:  
MOVED FORWARD BY ROLL CALL VOTE  
KC Finance and Budget Committee  
Bill Lenert  
MOVER:  
Vern Tepe  
SECONDER:  
Myrna Molina, Bill Lenert, Michael Linder, Bill Roth, and Vern  
Tepe  
AYE:  
Michelle Gumz, Rick Williams, and Corinne M. Pierog  
ABSENT:  
17.  
Circuit Clerk (T. Barreiro)  
Monthly Reports  
A.  
Circuit Clk. Barreiro stated the monthly reports were on file. She reported that  
she sent an e-mail to Chairman Molina regarding her six Special Funds. One of  
the main issues that is occurring with the FY2025 Budget process, is the  
limitation on vacant positions. The Circuit Clerk's Office has been working  
diligently to fill their vacant positions to so that they fall within the limitation of  
three vacant positions in the County's General Fund. Barreiro explained that  
there are nine vacancies within her office's Special Funds, in which she  
regulates by State statute. She explained that there seems to be a  
misconception on how these Special Funds are utilized and regulated. She  
asked the Committee to allow her to keep those nine vacancies within her  
Special Fund accounts. She noted that there is funding within the Special Funds  
to cover benefits, if deemed necessary. Discussion ensued. The Committee  
provided consensus for Barreiro to move forward with keeping those nine  
vacancies within the Special Funds.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
Old Business  
None.  
New Business  
None.  
Place Written Reports on File  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT  
Michael Linder  
21.  
22.  
Executive Session (If Needed)  
None.  
Adjournment  
RESULT:  
APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE  
Bill Roth  
MOVER:  
Vern Tepe  
SECONDER:  
This meeting was adjourned at 9:30 AM.  
Savannah Valdez  
Sr. Recording Secretary